Self-enrolment is not available. Enrolment will occur only after attending an orientation session to ensure that you are taking the correct units to fulfill your pathway requirements.
Introduction
This is a core unit designed to further improve your knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques. The curriculum aligns with CEFR English proficiency B2. You will complete assessments related to writing, speaking, reading and listening. In this unit you will build on essential university skills such as producing work with academic integrity, using digital tools to create academic texts and participating in a team.
Summary
| Unit name | English 3 |
| Unit code | XPD003 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Alexander McDonald |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate in oral and written modes using English language and academic style conventions.
- Discuss the main ideas and supporting details in spoken and written texts.
- Collect and present ideas and information with academic integrity.
- Evaluate and construct arguments relating to academic topics.
- Create academic texts using digital technologies.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 hours/week on-campus classes and 2 hours/week moderated online independent learning activities, over 13 teaching weeks. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Listening test (10%)|Vocabulary (10%)|Academic Essay (20%)|Interview and Presentation (20%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Edward de Chazel & Sam McCarter 2012, Oxford EAP: A course in English for Academic Purposes, Upper-Intermediate/B2, Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom. Your teacher will provide a copy for you to read in class. You may purchase your own copy from www.booktopia.com.au |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Recommended readings will be provided in class or on MyLO |
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